About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 188
Education sector seeing highest volumes of cyber attacks
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
When breaking down the numbers to education attacks by region in July 2022, ANZ was the most heavily attacked.
Dramatic uptick in threat activity with exploits growing nearly 150%
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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exploits
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cyber attacks
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log4j
Threat activity has spiked in Q2 2022, with malware events rising by 25%, botnets doubling, and exploit activity growing almost 150%, says Nuspire's report.
Australian IT security concerns higher than before pandemic
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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beyondtrust
Australian organisations are more concerned about cyberattacks than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
Organisations exposing highly sensitive protocols to public internet
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
More than 60% of organisations expose remote control protocol SSH to the public internet, while 36% of organisations expose the insecure FTP protocol.
High level of Customer Identity & Access Management adoption
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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okta
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
The study from Okta revealed that the pandemic has either accelerated or highlighted the need for digital-first strategies.
Microsoft, NSW partnership to accelerate digital transformation
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
The renewed partnership is designed to maximise the value of Microsoft solutions to various NSW Government agencies.
Hive, LockBit, BlackCat ransomware gangs attack same network
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Each ransomware gang left its own ransom demand, and some of the files were triple encrypted, according to a new report from Sophos.
Beware the darkverse and its cyber-physical threats
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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trend micro
A darkverse of criminality hidden from law enforcement could quickly evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related cybercrime.
Australian Spatial Analytics expands to Melbourne
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The data services provider employing neurodiverse people experiences significant growth, gearing up for national expansion.
Attacks on gaming companies more than double over past year
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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gaming
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ddos
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digital entertainment
The State of the Internet report shows gaming companies and gamer accounts are at risk, following a surge in web application attacks post pandemic.
VMware introduces advanced workload protection for AWS
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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virtualisation
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data protection
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hyperscale
VMware Carbon Black Workload for AWS delivers comprehensive visibility and security across on-premises and cloud environments for AWS customers.
9 in 10 retailers prepared for economic challenges this year
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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economics
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inflation
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couriersplease
Some 9 in 10 retailers (86%) are prepared for continued inflation, higher interest rates and potentially lower consumer spending, according to new research.
Fortinet unveils compact firewall for hyperscale data centres, 5G networks
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Fortinet launches FortiGate 4800F hyperscale firewall series for 5G mobile operators and hyperscale customers.
Fortinet reports second quarter 2022 financial results
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet's Q2 2022 results show product revenue of $400.7m, up 34% YoY, and total revenue of $1.03bn, up 29% YoY.
Cloud privacy, data protection more complex than on-prem
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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data protection
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cloud security
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iaas
In the past 12 months, over a third of Australian businesses (36%) experienced a cloud-based data breach or failed audit.
Optic Security Group on Australia recruitment drive
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
Trans-Tasman security integrator looks to meet the twin challenges of high client project demand tight & labour market supply with new opportunities.
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Veeam named Leader in enterprise backup and recovery
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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virtualisation
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dr
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microsoft
Veeam Software has been named a Leader in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Solutions by Gartner for the sixth consecutive time.
Netskope acquires Infiot, delivers integrated SASE platform
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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malware
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multi-cloud
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wireless networks
Converged SASE platform provides AI-driven zero trust security and simplified, optimised connectivity to any network location or device, including IoT.
Macquarie Asset Management acquires stake in ST Telemedias VIRTUS Data Centres
Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Macquarie Asset Management has acquired a significant minority stake in data centre provider VIRTUS Data Centres.
BAI Communications to help improve mobile coverage across regional NSW
Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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uc
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government
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technology gifts
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said regional communities deserve reliable and affordable mobile services.